England got off to a comfortable start in the Women's Junior World Cup in Boston (USA) today.
Playing against France in their first match of the tournament, England recorded one goal in the first half courtesy of Lauren Turner, but dominated the second half with two goals from Sara-Jo Coakley and two from Sophie Bray (pictured playing for her club). France were unable to find a reply and the game ended 5-1 in England's favour.
England's next match is against Korea tomorrow (Tuesday).
England v France: Sara-Jo Coakley (Bowdon Hightown), Charlotte Craddock (Cannock), Jenny Hall (Canterbury). Abi Harper (Leicester), Gemma Ible (Clifton), Dilly Newton (Clifton), Harriet Pearce (Clifton), Sam Quek (Bowdon Hightown), Loren Sherer (Durham University), Georgie Twigg (Clifton), Hollie Webb (Cannock), Sophie Bray (University of Birmingham), Kirsty Dawson (Poynton), Sarah Haycroft (Surbiton), Susie Townsend (Canterbury), Lauren Turner (Leicester). Did not play: Maddie Hinch (Loughborough Students), Amy Turnbull (Loughborough Students).
IN THE MEN'S EUROHOCKEY NATIONS TROPHY Scotland won an important match against Switzerland today 4-0. This follows on from Scotland's shock defeat at the hands of Wales on Saturday. This puts Scotland in third place in Pool B with three points. Wales lead the pool after drawing their second game 1-1 against the Czech Republic.
